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4K Ultra HD Media Player

Item:FMP-X1

Bring the astonishing resolution of your Sony 4K Ultra HD TV to life with movies that are four times clearer than HD. 4K Ultra HD movies and TV shows are delivered directly from the Video Unlimited 4K service. Exclusively for use with Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs.

Achieving Greatness

A thrill to behold: 4K Ultra HD.

Introducing the world's first in-home media player to bring you 4K Hollywood hit movies1. Four times clearer than HD, Sony's Video Unlimited 4K service allows you to rent or purchase feature films, TV shows, documentaries and more2. The 4K Ultra HD Media Player comes preloaded with over 50 free videos, and a free download of the summer blockbuster Elysium, featuring Matt Damon and Jodi Foster.

4K Ultra HD video service.

Video Unlimited 4K is the world's first and only network video service that gives you access to a regularly updated library of full-length feature films and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD right in your living room2. With over 100 titles to choose from, including some of this summer's big hits, you'll have a wide selection of choices to download for rent or purchase2,4. And at four times the picture quality of regular HD, the movies you love can be watched in the same stunning clarity and big-screen brilliance as at the movie theater.

Maintaining the look and feel.

No two movies look exactly the same – nor should they. That's why experts from Sony Pictures were brought on to ensure Sony's 4K Ultra HD meticulously maintains the individual look and feel of every movie it presents. From the super smooth, action packed sequences of newer films shot digitally like Total Recall or The Amazing Spider-Man™ to older movies shot with film featuring varying levels of grain or grittier detail that set the tone and add texture, every filmmaker's unique cinematic vision can be seen exactly the way it was intended.

Artfully restored. Beautifully remastered.

Anything and everything fully restored or remastered on Sony's Video Unlimited 4K service is carefully overseen by the expert artists and technicians leading the industry at the Sony Pictures Colorworks facility. Classics like Lawrence of Arabia have been fully restored and will continue to stand the test of time thanks to their diligent work using state-of-the-art technology to maintain its authenticity. Their extra care and attention to detail also ensures newer releases like Elysium can be presented in your home in the same unbelievable clarity enjoyed by moviegoers worldwide. And for the first time ever, rabid fan favorite Breaking Bad will be presented in breathtaking 4K clarity, exclusively on Sony's Video Unlimited 4K service.

4K your way – rent or buy.

In addition to the preloaded videos, feature films will be available to download for rent or purchase through the Video Unlimited 4K service. 24 hour rentals start at $7.99, and purchases start at $29.99. Choose from a collection of titles, including new releases, classic movies and TV episodes (purchase only)2,4. 4K Ultra HD rental offerings will be available during the same time periods as DVD and Blu-ray™ rentals from other industry providers.

Bonus Film.

A free download of the summer blockbuster hit Elysium, featuring Matt Damon and Jodi Foster, is included with purchase of the 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) for viewing on your Sony 4K Ultra HD TV.

Watch 4K right away.

Start experiencing the game-changing resolution of 4K Ultra HD right away with over 50 free videos in 4K, including eye-popping short films, documentaries, music videos and sports videos. This collection showcases the immersive experience and fine detail that only 4K can deliver1. When you see the full capabilities of end-to-end 4K video production, we think you'll agree — there's nothing else like it.

Compatibility.

The Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) is only compatible with Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs. It is not compatible with 4K Ultra HD TVs from any other brand. A solution to ensure compatibility of Video Unlimited 4K with the VPL-VW1000ES 4K Projector will be available in the coming months.

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Movies four times clearer than HD

Introducing the world’s first in-home media player to bring you hit Hollywood movies in 4K Ultra HD1. Four times clearer than HD, Sony’s Video Unlimited 4K service allows you to rent or purchase feature films, TV shows, documentaries and more2. 4K Ultra HD films are created with four times the resolution of HD1, and expanded color depth.

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4K your way - Rent or buy

In addition to the preloaded videos, feature films will be available to download for rent or purchase through the Video Unlimited 4K service. 24 hour rentals start at $7.99, and purchases start at $29.99. Choose from a collection of titles, including new releases, classic movies and TV episodes (purchase only) 2, 4.
4K Ultra HD rentals will be available during the same time periods as DVD and Blu-ray rentals from other industry providers.

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4K Ultra HD video service

Video Unlimited 4K is the world’s first and only network video service that gives you access to a regularly updated library of full-length feature films and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD right in your living room2. With over 100 titles to choose from, including some of this summer’s big hits, you’ll have a wide selection of choices to download for rent or purchase2, 4. Bring the theatrical experience to the home with Ultra HD 4K movies. From classic favorites to the latest blockbusters, Sony's 4K Video Unlimited service and X1 media server bring the highest quality picture and sound into your living room. With four times the picture quality of regular high definition, the movies you love are now available to watch with the stunning clarity and big-screen impact they had in theaters.

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Bonus Film

A free download of the summer blockbuster hit, Elysium, featuring Matt Damon and Jodi Foster, is included with purchase of the 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) for viewing on your Sony 4K Ultra HD TV.

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Watch 4K right away

Start experiencing the game-changing resolution of 4K Ultra HD right away with over 50 free videos in 4K, including eye-popping short films, documentaries, music videos and sports videos. This collection showcases the immersive experience and fine detail that only 4K can deliver1. When you see the the full capabilities of end-to-end 4K video production, we think you'll agree - there's nothing else like it.

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Movies and TV Shows Restored and Remastered

Overseen by the artists and technicians at Sony Pictures' Colorworks facility, the 4K movies and TV shows available via Sony's 4K Video Unlimited service are fully restored and/or remastered from original film or digital elements. The teams have worked diligently to restore classic favorites like Lawrence of Arabia with state-of-the-art technology and remain faithful to the filmmakers' intents, while also ensuring that the latest new release titles like Elysiumare given extra care to bring them from the theaters into the home in 4K. That care and skill also extended to TV episodes with the fan-favorite Breaking Bad, presenting the series in 4K for the first time, exclusively via Video Unlimited.

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Maintaining the Look and Feel

Each movie has its own look and feel, especially when presented in 4K Ultra HD. The Sony Pictures team has worked to carefully maintain the original look and feel of each movie, just as the filmmakers originally intended. While newer movies are often shot digtially, older movies were shot on film, which, for example, can result in varying levels of grain. However, the preservation and presentation of that grain is very important to make those movies look just as they did in theaters...and not every movie is intended to look as smooth and new as Total Recall or The Amazing Spider-Man(TM). With film, the grain is an inherent part of the image and removing it would significantly decrease picture detail. Additionally, some filmmakers used this grain as part of their storytelling to give the movie a grittier, textured "feel" for the audience. 4K Ultra HD is an ideal way to remain true to the filmmakers' original intent and present movies in the home just as they were shown in theaters.

The Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) is only compatible with Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs. It is not compatible with 4K Ultra HD TVs from any other brand. A solution to ensure compatibility of Video Unlimited 4K with the VPL-VW1000ES 4K Projector will be available in the coming months.

Rated 4 out of 5 by fldef Sony server works after tech visit
As an early adopter, I was unaware that I would require scheduling "white glove 4K server setup". That said, they came and replaced the HDMI 4 port card (see photo) with version 2.2 on schedule and we were up and running! No snags, and they knew what they were doing. The shorts provided are of better quality than that of the actual movies? Maybe they aren't true 4K? A concern here is that the Sony gal seems to indicate perhaps another visit is required to realize the 4K download service??? I hope I'm wrong.
4K server works flawlessly as advertised !
Frank in Dix Hills
August 7, 2013

Rated 2 out of 5 by RocketJSquirrel Great expectations not fulfilled
What a disappointing product.
I got only one (1) free movie, Elysium. Apparently the offer of several free movies expired in December 2013.
I did get plenty of uninteresting 2-4 minute demo clips that are just taking up space.
For some reason, 1.7 TB out of 2 TB are in use, and I haven't downloaded anything yet. There is no indication how to specify what will be deleted when I want that space for some movies. All I can find is a trash can icon on each video. It will take a long time to manually delete the unwanted videos one at a time.
Movies are overpriced at around $30 to buy.
The $7 rentals must be viewed within 24 hours of purchase, and take hours to download, so you really need to plan ahead and plan precisely. This is really stupid. Give me 24 hours from the time I press Play!
So far, all the 4K videos I've viewed are in 16:9 format, so they don't fill my 2.35:1 projection screen.
And, of course, you only get the very limited selection that Sony offers.
The FMP-X1 could be great. The disappointments are not technical in nature; the hardware is fine. Sony could make this product better by improving movie selection, lowering purchase prices, and making the rental policy more liberal.
February 26, 2014

Rated 4 out of 5 by Ultra4kFTW When it's all said and done...
After having purchased the Ultra HD TV I decided in order to get the most out of it and actually experience what I paid so much for, I'd need to also purchase the Media Player.
Once I purchased it, I of course had to wait for the obligatory modification to my TV before I could watch it. That took a month due to having to wait on an available tech and then waiting on the parts to arrive. (Sony said it was the contractors fault and the contractor says it was Sony. I didn't care, they're the same to me.)
Once that was done and I was "live" and actually playing 4k content, I really enjoyed seeing it at that resolution. Definitely worth the cost of entry.
The Media Player itself? It's all about content and there are some movies available. Some free and most at $30.
New movies being added to the library seem to take forever. They're available on iTunes well in advance of Sony offering it. I waited and waited willing to spend the extra money for the 4k format. Then, finally gave up and purchased it from iTunes as HD.
Sony, if you want to really make this work, get content online available as it becomes available on competitive sites like iTunes. Otherwise, we're turning blue waiting on you and will give up.
October 1, 2013

Rated 4 out of 5 by Flyshacker A glimpse of a great service to come!
This new 4K media server offers a glimpse of the incredible picture that your new 4K TV can produce and gets you ready to download the new 4K content as soon as it becomes available. This is what makes the purchase worthwhile. (The only other very limited 4K content I have found available is on YouTube.) This media server ships with quite a few short 4K videos, originated in 4K, that are truly spectacular and make me eager for more 4K originated content ASAP!! However, we also tried one full-length Hollywood movie, and it appeared merely upscaled to 4K resolution, unfortunately not nearly as clear and awesome as the short videos that are originated in 4K. For me, the promise of this media server and this new service is entirely in new originated 4K content, not in upconverted material.
The media server is plug-n-play and works perfectly out of the box, with one exception that lowers my rating to 4 stars from 5. I am having a compatibility issue from the HDMI2 audio port to a third-party sound bar, and I believe I have isolated the problem to the media server. I have contacted support and fully expect the problem to be resolved to my satisfaction, perhaps with a firmware upgrade if it turns out that I am correct. When that is fixed I will post an update and raise my rating to a full 5 stars.
December 1, 2013

Rated 1 out of 5 by Grunt1970 Don't Buy!
This is an expensive piece of hardware that I have added to my system. The preloaded films are from one to five minute glamor shots, worthless value. Each movie is about $30 and takes several hours to download. You are better off getting the 4K up-loader on a blue ray device. Very disappointed in Sony.
February 19, 2014

Rated 2 out of 5 by JJB9 Very Disappointed
For what this device costs it's appealing how lousy the free content is. The device is slow, takes forever to download movies even on a hard wired 100mbps connection and, there is an overall lack of movies. As neat as it is to be able to watch 4k content, the library available to me can be watched in a month or two. Unless this device improves through updates etc I am considering it a complete waste of money. Sony, I'm sorry, this was not your best effort.
March 8, 2014

Rated 4 out of 5 by LeeSoFL Bring on the Programming
This companion server to the XBR65 makes for some really excellent 4K images, although some of the pre-packed films do not look any better than the Blu-ray equivalent, so that is disappointing. The control of the server (from TV remote) is a bit sluggish in changing the screen image, and slow in getting the counter display for running time before it disappears from screen.
The HDMI(1) carries video and audio and must be connected directly to the #4 input (modified on my) XBR. There is a second HDMI(2) for audio only, but selecting it removes audio from (1) ....so SONY if you build a TV with superior sound (which it has) why can't you make audio available at both HDMI outputs simultaneously? Is this something possible for a future update?
Overall, the FMP X1 brings the 4K television full circle, now bring on the programming!
July 18, 2013

Rated 1 out of 5 by JOERODHOMETHEATER Really Sony???
So at time of launch I purchased the Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K mainly based on Sony demos showing 4K clips including The Amazing Spiderman. We were all told Sony was planning to release a 4K server which would allow us to see 4K on it. Well, over a year later the FMP-X1 is here and guess what? It is NOT compatible with the 1000ES! How fair is that? We invested in your new technology only to be left out. The 1000ES is $25,000! We have been waiting to see true native 4K movies which were demonstrated on it at all the shows. We are planning to buy a couple 4K TVs this fall but at this point they won't be Sony. It is not fair for you to change the rules as you go. There is going to be a 90% return rate of X1. This needs to be resolved immediately. Sony needs to support those that have supported them...
July 5, 2013

3. 2 Terabytes equals approximately 2000 Gigabytes. Not all memory is user accessible. Storage of 45 movies is based on average movie file size of approximately 38 GB per movie. Individual movie and video file sizes vary.

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4. Download times will vary based on internet connection speed and bandwidth. Due to the large file size of videos in 4K Ultra HD, downloads may require several hours for completion. A broadband connection of at least 10Mbps is recommended for the best experience.

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5. Requires content created with xvYCC expanded color.

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6. This product is designed for the United States exclusively and does not work overseas.